Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
A/C Refrigerant Filter Installation
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT FILTER INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
IMPORTANT:The A/C refrigerant filter, ACDelco P/N 15-1697 must be installed to the evaporator inlet tube between the condenser and evaporator.
The installation of this A/C refrigerant filter eliminates the need for flushing.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the air baffle bolts.
4. Remove the air baffle.
5. Remove the bolt which secures the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
6. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser.
7. Measure 110 mm (4.3 in) and mark the evaporator tube.
IMPORTANT:Measure from the condenser block fitting end of the evaporator inlet tube. Cut the tube with a tubing cutter.
8. Cut the evaporator inlet tube.
IMPORTANT:Do not allow metal shavings to enter the evaporator tube during cutting or when removing the burrs.
9. Remove the cut portion of the evaporator inlet tube from the vehicle.
